Random people with money or with friends with money who feel like they can do politics just sign up under a blue or red banner to represent you. There is minimal to no party building. There is no way to bring concerns before the party, because there isn't a party as such. You have to have money or already know people to get involved even if you are highly interested - 1/2

@britvulcan imo, caucuses are disasterous in practice, but if improved could be both democratic and party-building. The lack of energy/commitment to make the necessary improvements, however, is structural and so might be a fatal flaw without some oustide force compelling them.

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